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WF17 XEK

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,891 mi
Last recorded161,891 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF17 XEK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 161,891 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 161,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 69,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 66,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,474 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 58,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,926 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 49,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 35,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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WF17 XEK is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF17 XEK registered?

WF17 XEK is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is WF17 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF17 XEK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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